Lead Engineer - Front-end and Back-end

Who we are

eHealth Africa designs and implements data-driven solutions and technologies to improve health systems for and with local communities. eHA’s technology works in low connectivity settings and smartly uses data to drive decision-making by local governments and partner agencies to get optimum results.

We leverage our staff and department expertise across four programmatic areas:

• Public Health Emergency Management
• Disease Prevention and Monitoring
• Laboratory Systems & Diagnostics
• Climate Adaptation in Health, Food Security  & Nutrition

In each of these programmatic areas, we partner with governments, communities, nonprofits, and other stakeholders to generate holistic solutions because we believe that every community deserves access to tools that can enable them to lead healthier lives.

Purpose of the position

The Global Health Monitoring (GHM) unit at eHA focuses on innovative solutions like remote temperature monitoring devices to transform cold chain management. This aligns with eHA's mission to build stronger health systems.

The Lead Engineer manages both front-end and back-end development for eHA’s Global Health Monitoring program. This role ensures seamless integration and execution across platform features, APIs, and hardware solutions. Working collaboratively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment, the engineer drives efficient processes, ownership, and growth while supporting eHealth Africa’s mission to improve public health outcomes.

What you’ll do

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned:

Front End

• Design and develop web features across Parsyl’s software and data platform, assessing user needs and technical requirements from inception to production.
• Collaborate with engineers, the CTO, product teams, customer success, and business stakeholders to keep the team informed of evolving outputs.
• Provide guidance to ensure the service/program adapts effectively, strengthening partnerships and deepening relationships with clients and collaborators.
• Utilize tools and methodologies that sustain eHA delivery standards, demonstrating the effectiveness of new methods to support rapid growth.

Back End

• Design and execute API endpoints across the platform, assessing the needs of device and fleet management, sensor data, administration, and data insights.
• Advise managers and team members on the requirements and expectations for backend architecture development, ensuring alignment of inputs and outcomes. Collaborate with mobile, web, hardware, and data engineering teams, keeping everyone informed of challenges and updates
• Design and manage API documentation, ensuring it evolves to address changing project needs and maintain the quality and clarity of service delivery.

Others

• Assist in recruiting additional team members to build the engineering team, ensuring timely and coordinated efforts to meet project demands and maintain dynamic growth.
• Adhere to eHealth Africa Code of Conduct as well as ethical standards of the field.

Who you are

• Front-End Development: Expertise in building modern web applications with a focus on JavaScript (Vue.js) and UX/UI best practices.
• Back-End Development: Strong proficiency in Python and Golang, with experience in API-driven architectures.
• API Design: Ability to design and build scalable APIs that handle high data volumes and are optimized for performance.
• Cloud Development: Strong understanding of cloud-based development, preferably in AWS (including Lambda, S3, API Gateway, RDS).
• Software Architecture: Solid understanding of software architecture and backend best practices for scalability and performance**.**
• Agile Methodologies: Experience working in Agile environments and adapting to fast-paced development cycles.
• Problem-Solving & Communication: Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with excellent communication abilities.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• 8+ years of experience in building web applications, particularly in SaaS and data-intensive environments.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Desirable

• Hardware/Connected Devices: Experience with hardware integration or connected devices.
• Machine Learning: Familiarity with machine learning applications.
• B2B Applications: Expertise in building data-intensive B2B applications.
• Supply Chain & Logistics: Experience in supply chain or logistics or building customer/partner-facing API solutions.
• Low-Connectivity Environments: Experience developing applications for low-connectivity environments.
• Additional Technologies: Familiarity with Go, AWS Lambda, S3, Athena, Terraform, Postgres, and Embedded C (not required but beneficial).

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but can become louder at times due to group discussions or activities. eHA is a tobacco-free environment.

eHA Gender Diversity Statement

At eHealth Africa, diversity is integral to who we are. We value and honor diverse backgrounds and experiences, strive to create inclusive and equitable working environments that promote Learning, Fairness and Opportunities for all.

Above all

We believe strongly in our mission and our core values, and our teams are most successful when they do also.

IMPACT & QUALITY:

We push ourselves to maintain high standards, ensuring that we produce the most meaningful results in everything we do, no matter how big or small.

INNOVATIVE PROBLEM-SOLVING:

We maintain a worldview driven by possibilities, not limitations. We take smart risks and foster an environment where creativity and innovation thrive.

INTEGRITY:

We are honest and truthful in our work. We always do what is right, even when it is not easy. We put our values into practice and hold each other accountable.

We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including a focus on well-being; and flexible work arrangements to balance your life and career.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Work in a dynamic and inclusive environment.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment where you can learn and grow.
• An opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing and innovative company.

Other Details

• We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and are especially keen to hear from women who are ready to make an impact. As such, qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Please note that consideration for employment is contingent upon successful completion of background and reference checks that may include criminal record checks.